Overview
- CDC data show 95 passengers and six crew reported diarrhea and vomiting during the voyage.
- The outbreak occurred on the Nov. 10–Dec. 16 sailing, and the cruise line notified the CDC on Nov. 30.
- A total of 2,007 passengers and 640 crew were on board, according to the CDC report.
- The operator isolated ill individuals, intensified cleaning, collected stool samples, and consulted CDC Vessel Sanitation Program officials.
- Health experts note norovirus spreads easily in crowded settings and advise thorough handwashing with soap and water and avoiding public areas when vomiting.